METHODOLOGIES – PART 3 Focus groups, nominal group process, Delphi technique
To Do Review second year survey Focus group Nominal group technique Delphi study
Focus Group Form of qualitative research in which a group of people are asked about their perceptions, opinions, beliefs, and attitudes towards a product, service, concept, advertisement, idea, or packagingqualitative research
Focus Group 1. Define the purpose 2. Identify the participants 3. Develop the questions 3-5 questions Start easy & get more difficult
Focus Group 4. Identify a facilitator Deal tactfully with outspoken participants Conflicts of interest Able to draw out quiet participants Probe for full answers
Focus Group 5. Develop a script Welcome group, purpose, process, introductions Ask the questions Wrap up, thank participants, give avenue for further input 6. Select a location 7. Conduct the focus group…
Focus Group Room set up U shaped or everyone at 1 table Flip chart, markers, tape Name tags Refreshments Clock/watch Recorder Set the tone Fun, open dialog, confidentiality
Conduct a focus group Student attendance at ISU football games
NOMINAL GROUP PROCESS/ TECHNIQUE
NGT Design to give everyone a voice Formulates discussion Increases group productivity Uncovers divergent viewpoints
NGT – How to 1. State the question 2. Silently write down answers for 5 minutes
NGT – How to 3. Round Robin…flip chart 1 person at a time, 1 idea at a time Number items as you go Pass when list is complete, re-enter later No evaluation of ideas Encourage them to keep recording answers (hitchhiking)
NGT – How to 4. Establish priorities Ratings Points Stickers Anonymous ballot Index cards 1 item on each of 5 cards, rank order
DELPHI STUDY
Delphi Technique Consensus building Panel of experts Consists of 3-4 rounds…
Delphi Technique Round 1 Open ended question
Delphi Technique Round 2 Review items generated in round 1 Rate or rank order them
Delphi Technique Round 3 Review items & statistical summary Discuss disagreement
Delphi Technique Round 4
Questions? Next week – copy of IRB